Michael Baker International Appoints Russell Anderson, P.E., CFM, to Grow the Firm’s Presence in Western Colorado
Pittsburgh (January 31, 2017) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Russell Anderson has joined the firm as a water resources engineer and will extend the firm’s presence and expertise in water, transportation, planning and aviation to clients located in the Rocky Mountain and Western regions of Colorado. In his new role, Mr. Anderson will support efforts around Michael Baker’s new contract to provide on-call...
Ordnance Survey International Helps the UAE Manage Climate Change
Ordnance Survey International will establish a strategy for the development of a single source of digital geospatial data for UAE government departments to enable a variety of key policy initiatives. Advanced data analytic tools developed by Deimos Space UK and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre will demonstrate the value of new geospatial data extracted from high-resolution satellite imagery. Andy Wilson, Director of Business Development, Ordnance Survey International, says: “UAE has underg...
Jacobs Unveils Connected Enterprise Framework to Enable Digital Transformation
DALLAS - Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) today unveiled its Connected Enterprise, a suite of integrated capabilities and solutions to enable digital transformation. Jacobs Connected Enterprise (JCE) provides clients the capability to connect, protect and analyze operational systems and data. JCE spans several core functional categories, including the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), information technology (IT) and network infrastructure, cloud solutions, data analytics and cyber se...
ENR Selects Mortenson Team Members for Top Young Professionals Award
Three Mortenson team members were selected by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for their 2017 Top Young Professionals in the Mountain States region. This award recognizes individuals in the construction, architecture, and engineering industries who have built extraordinary portfolios early in their career and who dedicate significant amounts of time and expertise to serve their communities. Joanna Slominski, Construction Executive Joanna provides oversight for more than $500 million of work that...
Ray Kowalik Becomes CEO of Burns & McDonnell
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Ray Kowalik is starting the New Year with a new role and perhaps the biggest challenge of his life — CEO of Burns & McDonnell. Kowalik, who is entering his third decade with the firm this year, becomes just the eighth CEO since Burns & McDonnell was founded in Kansas City in 1898. “To be given an opportunity to lead the company I love, in my hometown — that has become the mecca of engineering in this country — is the ultimate privilege and responsibility,” says Ray Ko...
Jacobs Acquires Aquenta Consulting in Australia
DALLAS - Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has acquired Aquenta Consulting, a leading provider of integrated project services to public and private sector clients in Australia. Aquenta helps owners, operators and investors in infrastructure and property assets achieve their objectives at a strategic, portfolio, program and project level. The 220-person business has been acquired from Amec Foster Wheeler, which has owned Aquenta, formerly known as Currie & Brown, since 2010. For more...
Dewberry Promotes David Vidikan to Vice President
Dewberry has announced the promotion of David Vidikan, PE, to vice president in the firm's Denver, Colorado, office. Vidikan has extensive experience working with municipal, industrial, and commercial water and wastewater infrastructure clients. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Vidikan has delivered more than 150 water and wastewater projects, including treatment plant designs, water transmission and distribution pipelines, pumping stations, interceptor sewers, and a variety of...
Miyamoto Announces 2017 Promotions
Miyamoto announced promotions of staff this week; this is the one of the largest number in the firm’s 70-year history. “The growth of our company creates growth in our people, and opportunities for those who excel and are committed to focusing on strength and improving professionally,” said CEO Dr. Kit Miyamoto. “Many of the staff promoted have been with us for many years and went through a lot of changes and challenges along the way. “The company grew and evolved and so have our people,” he...
Kespry Announces Drone 2 with Increased Performance for Construction
MENLO PARK, Calif. - Kespry, the leading aerial intelligence platform provider, today announced that it has enhanced the Kespry Drone 2 with higher performance features that deliver significantly greater accuracy and reliability. These enhancements make Kespry Drone 2 even more ideal for a wide range of industrial applications, including those requiring survey-grade precision, such as in mining and the architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) markets. The new Drone 2 now achieves fo...
Great Lakes Announces Changes to Board of Directors
OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 26, 2017-- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (the “Company” or “Great Lakes”) (NASDAQ:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of environmental and remediation services, today announced that Lawrence R. Dickerson and D. Michael Steuert have been appointed to the Board of Director’s 2019 director class, effective January 24, 2017. Mr. Dickerson has been appointed to the Compensation Committee, and Mr. Steuert has been app...
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